Nat King Cole - Hittin' The Ramp: The Early Years 1936-1943 { FLAC }





DISC 1

01. Honey Hush (2:53)
02. Stompin' At The Panama (Skoller's Shuffle) (2:59)
03. Bedtime (Sleepy Moan) (2:55)
04. Thunder (2:50)
05. Mutiny In The Nursery (2:53)
06. F.D.R. Jones (3:11)
07. The Sheik Of Araby (2:18)
08. The Blue Danube (2:51)
09. Button, Button (2:53)
10. Jingle Bells (2:35)
11. Swanee River (2:28)
12. With Plenty Of Money And You (2:16)
13. Don't Blame Me (2:26)
14. Lullaby In Rhythm (2:48)
15. Dark Rapture (3:13)
16. The Wiggly Walk (2:54)
17. Flea Hop (2:44)
18. Chopsticks (2:45)
19. Patty Cake, Patty Cake (2:44)
20. Blue Skies (2:10)
21. Liza (2:59)
22. Three Blind Mice (2:09)
23. Caravan (2:17)
24. There's No Anesthetic For Love (3:13)
25. Dixie Jamboree (3:05)
26. Ta-De-Ah (2:40)
27. Riffin' At The Bar-B-Q (2:05)
28. Harlem Swing (2:31)
29. I Lost Control Of Myself (3:17)

DISC 2

01. The Land of Make Believe [1939, Davis & Schwegler Transcription] (2:53)
02. That Please-Be-Mine-Able Feeling [1939, Davis & Schwegler Transcription] (2:16)
03. Dancing in the Street [1939, Davis & Schwegler Transcription] (3:10)
04. You're So Different [1939, Davis & Schwegler Transcription] (3:03)
05. I Wouldn't Have Known It [1939, Davis & Schwegler Transcription] (2:33)
06. Let's Get Happy [1939, Davis & Schwegler Transcription] (2:19)
07. Undecided [1939, Standard Transcription] N (2:26)
08. 'Taint What You Do [1939, Standard Transcription] (2:54)
09. Do You Wanna Jump, Children? [1939, Standard Transcription] (2:47)
10. Riffin' in F Minor [1939, Standard Transcription] (2:07)
11. Ol' Man Mose Ain't Dead [1939, Standard Transcription] (3:30)
12. Blue Lou [1939, Standard Transcription] (3:01)
13. Honey [1939, Standard Transcription] (2:11)
14. Russian Lullaby [1939, Standard Transcription] (2:08)
15. Georgie Porgie [1939, Standard Transcription] (2:24)
16. The Limp [1939, Standard Transcription] (2:53)
17. Snug as a Bug in a Rug [1939, Standard Transcription] (2:35)
18. Liebestraum [1939, Standard Transcription] (3:23)
19. Fidgety Joe [1939, Standard Transcription] (2:57)
20. Two Against One [1939, Standard Transcription] (3:00)
21. Some Like It Hot [1939, Standard Transcription] (3:10)
22. Crazy Rhythm [1939, Standard Transcription] (2:01)
23. Moonglow [1939, Standard Transcription] (2:57)
24. Don't Let That Moon Get Away [1939, Standard Transcription] (2:46)
25. My Blue Heaven [1939, Standard Transcription] (1:36)
26. I Was Doing Alright [1939, Standard Transcription] (2:17)
27. I Can't Get Started [1939, Standard Transcription] (2:42)
28. Old Man Moon [1939, Standard Transcription] (2:16)
29. Carry Me Back to Old Virginny [1939, Standard Transcription] (2:15)

DISC 3

01. Moon Song [1939, Standard Transcription] (3:10)
02. Baby, Won't You Please Come Home [1939, Standard Transcription] (2:20)
03. Rosetta [1939, Standard Transcription] (2:11)
04. Trompin' [1939, Standard Transcription] (2:46)
05. You're My Life [1939, Standard Transcription] (2:55)
06. Hoy Soy [1939, Standard Transcription] (2:34)
07. Take 'em [1939, Standard Transcription] (2:25)
08. Scategoria [1939, Standard Transcription] (2:32)
09. Rhythm Serenade [1939, Standard Transcription] (2:36)
10. Rib Town Shuffle [1939, Standard Transcription] (2:46)
11. Music'll Chase Your Blues Away [1939, Standard Transcription] (2:02)
12. I'll Gather Up My Memories [1939, Standard Transcription] (3:34)
13. A Fool's Affair [1939, Standard Transcription] (3:35)
14. Jump, Jack, Jump [1939, Standard Transcription] (2:47)
15. I Knew a Time [1939, Standard Transcription] (3:06)
16. Mine You'll Always Be [1939, Standard Transcription] (3:18)
17. Doin' The Bow Wow [1939, Standard Transcription] (2:44)
18. Lilla Mae [1939, Standard Transcription] (2:19)
19. I Like to Riff [1940, Ammo, Master take] (2:50)
20. On the Sunny Side of the Street [1940, Ammor Master take] (2:56)
21. Black Spider Stomp [1940, Ammor Master take] (2:40)
22. By the River St. Marie [1940, Ammor Master take] (2:26)
23. Slew Foot Joe [1940, Standard Transcription] (2:15)
24. 1-2-3-4 [1940, Standard Transcription] (2:09)
25. Crazy 'Bout Rhythm [1940, Standard Transcription] (2:05)
26. Off the Beam [1940, Standard Transcription] (2:18)
27. King Cole Blues [1940, Standard Transcription] (2:07)
28. Jivin' With the Notes [1940, Standard Transcription] (2:02)
29. Never Mind, Baby [1940, Keystone Transcription] (1:47)

DISC 4

01. I'm a Perfect Fool Over You [1940, Keystone Transcription] (2:39)
02. Lovely Little Person [1940, Keystone Transcription] (2:24)
03. Love Me Sooner [1940, Keystone Transcription] (2:32)
04. Sentimental Blue [1940, Keystone Transcription] (2:47)
05. Goin' to Town With Honey [1940, Keystone Transcription] (2:24)
06. Syncopated Lullaby [1940, Keystone Transcription] (1:52)
07. Falling in and Out of Love [1940, Keystone Transcription] (1:51)
08. Let's Do Things [1940, Keystone Transcription] (2:02)
09. Jumpy Jitters [1940, Keystone Transcription] (1:51)
10. Nothing Ever Happens [1940, Keystone Transcription] (2:39)
11. What'cha Doin' to My Heart [1940, Keystone Transcription] (1:36)
12. Bedtime [1940, Standard Transcription] (2:44)
13. Honey Hush [1940, Standard Transcription] (2:19)
14. French Toast [1940, Standard Transcription] (2:17)
15. Vine Street Jump [1940, Standard Transcription] (2:43)
16. B Flat [1940, Standard Transcription] (2:32)
17. You Send Me [1940, Standard Transcription] (2:11)
18. Love Is My Alibi [1940, Standard Transcription] (3:14)
19. Pogo Stick Bounce [1940, Standard Transcription] (2:19)
20. Whatcha' Know, Joe? [1940, Unreleased radio Broadcast] (2:37)
21. Sweet Lorraine [1940, Decca Master take] (2:57)
22. Honeysuckle Rose [1940, Decca Master take] (2:35)
23. Gone With the Draft [1940, Decca Master take] (2:45)
24. This Side Up [1940, Decca Master take] (2:49)
25. Jumpin' With the Mop [1941, Standard Transcription] (2:26)
26. Jam Man [1941, Standard Transcription] (2:05)
27. Let's Try Again [1941, Standard Transcription] (3:05)
28. Fudge Wudge [1941, Standard Transcription] (3:53)
29. Smokey Joe [1941, Standard Transcription] (2:01)
30. Windy City Boogie Woogie [1941, Standard Transcription] (2:26)
31. Ode to a Wild Clam [1941, Standard Transcription] (2:27)

DISC 5

01. Let's Try Again [1941, Macgregor Transcription] (3:10)
02. Whatcha' Know, Joe? [1941, Macgregor Transcription] (2:14)
03. Lazy River [1941, Macgregor Transcription] (1:46)
04. Georgia on My Mind [1941, Macgregor Transcription] (2:46)
05. Rockin' Chair [1941, Macgregor Transcription] (3:13)
06. A Little Jive Is Good for You [1941, Macgregor Transcription] (3:41)
07. You've Changed [1941, Macgregor Transcription] (3:05)
08. Babs [1941, Decca Master take] (2:27)
09. Scotchin' With the Soda [1941, Decca Master take] (2:35)
10. Slow Down [1941, Decca Master take] (3:11)
11. Early Morning Blues [1941, Decca Master take] (2:47)
12. The Romany Room Is Jumpin' [1941, Unreleased Private Recording] (2:38)
13. This Will Make You Laugh [1941, Decca Master take] (3:14)
14. Stop! The Red Light's On [1941, Decca Master take] (2:39)
15. Hit the Ramp [1941, Decca Master take] (3:21)
16. I Like to Riff [1941, Decca Master take] (2:48)
17. Call the Police [1941, Decca Master take] (3:08)
18. Are You Fer It? [1941, Decca Master take] (3:07)
19. That Ain't Right [1941, Decca Master take] (3:14)
20. Hit That Jive, Jack [1941, Decca Master take] (2:59)
21. Indiana [1942, Philo, W/Lester Young] (4:56)
22. I Can't Get Started [1942, Philo, W/Lester Young] (4:56)

DISC 6

01. Tea for Two [1942, Philo, W/Lester Young] (4:50)
02. Body and Soul [1942, Philo, W/Lester Young] (5:12)
03. Vom, Vim, Veedle [1942, Excelsior Master take] (3:02)
04. All for You [1942, Excelsior Master take] (3:29)
05. Hip Hip Hooray [1943, AFRS Jubilee #5] (2:25)
06. I Know That You Know [1943, AFRS Jubilee #5] (2:10)
07. I'm Gonna Move to the Outskirts of Town [1942 or 1943, live From the 331 club] (3:45)
08. Pitchin' Up a Boogie [1943, Excelsior Master take] (3:14)
09. I'm Lost [1943, Excelsior Master take] (3:20)
10. Beautiful Moons Ago [1943, Excelsior Master take] (2:28)
11. Let's Spring One [1943, Excelsior Master take] (2:43)
12. Slender, Tender, and Tall [1943, AFRS Jubilee #29] (2:07)
13. I've Found a New Baby [1943, Mercury, W/Dexter Gordon] (4:44)
14. Rosetta [1943, Mercury, W/Dexter Gordon] (5:11)
15. Sweet Lorraine [1943, Mercury, W/Dexter Gordon] (4:57)
16. I Blowed and Gone [1943, Mercury, W/Dexter Gordon] (4:48)
17. Solid Potato Salad [1943, AFRS Jubilee #36] (2:09)
18. f.S.T. (Fine, Sweet & Tasty) [1943, Premier Master take] (3:07)
19. Got a Penny [1943, Premier Master take] (2:36)
20. Let's Pretend [1943, Premier Master take] (3:18)
21. My Lips Remember Your Kisses [1943, Premier Master take] (3:11)
22. I'm an Errand Boy for Rhythm [1943, AFRS Jubilee #51] (1:51)
23. Straighten Up and Fly Right [1943, AFRS Jubilee #51] (2:47)

DISC 7

01. Honey Hush [1936, Decca alternate take] (2:50)
02. By the River St. Marie [1938 Standard Transcription] (2:13)
03. I Like to Riff [1939, Standard Transcription] (2:33)
04. Black Spider Stomp [1939, Standard Transcription] (2:56)
05. Sweet Lorraine [1939, Standard Transcription] (3:23)
06. Early Morning Blues [1940, Standard Transcription] (2:56)
07. Gone With the Draft [1940, Standard Transcription] (2:22)
08. Trompin' [1939, Recorded for Cinematone] (1:49)
09. Sweet Lorraine [1940, Decca alternate take] (3:00)
10. Gone With the Draft [1940, Decca alternate take] (2:41)
11. Scotchin' With the Soda [1941, Standard Transcription] (2:28)
12. Gone With the Draft [1941, Standard Transcription] (2:29)
13. The Romany Room Is Jumpin' [1941, Unreleased Private Recording, alternate take] (2:33)
14. Hit That Jive, Jack [1942, AFRS Mail Call #16] (2:18)
15. Beautiful Moons Ago [1943, Excelsior alternate take] (3:37)
16. Honeysuckle Rose [1943, AFRS Jubilee #29] (3:20)
17. I Know That You Know [1943, AFRS Jubilee #36] (2:53)
18. Solid Potato Salad [AFRS Command Performance #87] (2:14)
19. My Lips Remember Your Kisses [1943, Premier alternate take] (3:07)
20. Straighten Up and Fly Right [1943, AFRS Personal album #227] (2:53)